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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.73, 15,926.36 and 2,827.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.73, 15,926.36 and 2,827.53 is: 4,240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.73 : 15,926.36 = 2,827.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.73/15,926.36 = 2,827.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.73x = 15,926.36 × 2,827.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.73x = 45,032,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032,246.55/10,619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.43

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